Banwa (en. Town)

/ˈban.wä/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place inhabited by various people with defined boundaries.
My town is rich in culture and tradition.
Ang aking banwa ay mayaman sa kultura at tradisyon.
Typically composed of families and containing homes.
I am from a small community in the village.
Taga-banwa ako ng isang maliit na komunidad.
An administrative unit within a larger framework such as a town or city.
Our village is part of a larger city.
Ang banwa namin ay bahagi ng mas malaking lungsod.

Etymology

Various dialects in Filipino, especially indigenous languages.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Town of Dreams
An environment full of desired successes and beautiful things.
Banwa ng mga Pangarap
Gather together in the town
Warm welcome of people in their locality.
Magsama-sama sa banwa

Related Words

town
A larger unit than a village, often containing several villages.
bayan
community
A group of people living in a specific area.
komunidad

Slang Meanings

place or town
I went back to my town for the festival.
Bumalik ako sa aking banwa para sa piyesta.
community or brotherhood
Our community has many traditions.
Ang banwa namin ay may maraming tradisyon.